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Democrats are not expected to take up President Bush’s war spending request until November, giving them time to calculate their next move and see if Republican support for his policies deteriorates.
The delay in passing the bill, which Bush says is needed by Oct. 1, is likely to intensify the standoff between the Democratic-controlled Congress and Bush, who says at least 130,000 troops are needed in Iraq through next summer.
Michelle has much more:
The Democrat White Flag strategy is to punish the troops just when the counterinsurgency/surge measures are showing signs of success:
At the Pentagon on Monday, officials released a quarterly report on the war that echoed last week’s testimony of Gen. David Petraeus, the top military commander in Iraq. The report cited recent gains in security, including a decrease in sectarian killings, but little political progress in Baghdad. Recent operations “have started to create the security conditions that will allow the government of Iraq to implement reforms and pursue reconciliation initiatives,” the report states.
No matter:
In February, Bush requested $147 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in budget year 2008, which begins Oct. 1. As early as this week, Bush is expected to ask for another $40 billion to $50 billion. [John] Murtha, who chairs the House committee that oversees military spending, estimated Congress is likely to ignore the request until November
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September 17, 2007 - 07:39 PM on September 17th, 2007
And they aspire to be commander in chief? With any luck these stunts will seal the deal for any republican that runs.
September 18, 2007 - 06:20 AM on September 18th, 2007
Democrats desire defeat, except for themselves at the ballot box. There they cheat to win.
September 18, 2007 - 07:45 AM on September 18th, 2007
The Soros-funded Democrite party of today is openly working against America, openly allied with our enemies. They are willing to do whatever damage to America that occurs on their way to political power and self-interest. I guess they consider that damage “collateral”.
That is the message that ought to get put to the American sheeple: A vote for a Democrite is a vote for the enemies of America.
September 18, 2007 - 08:24 AM on September 18th, 2007
3- What a pathetic and hollow statement, Robert…
If I look at your economy, I really wonder how much “good” the republican goverment did to your country during its reign…
It will take years (or a withdraw from Iraq) to make my US shares worth something again…
September 18, 2007 - 08:28 AM on September 18th, 2007
3, piece of crap. I’ll give you 2 cents for your stocks and a boot in the ass to go away.
September 18, 2007 - 08:28 AM on September 18th, 2007
…I think, the next time, a Bush and a Cheney enter the White House, I’ll buy Halliburton shares…
Those went up from around $6 in 2002 to today’s $37!!!
September 18, 2007 - 08:28 AM on September 18th, 2007
oops I meant 4, not 3.
Apologies to Robert.
September 18, 2007 - 08:29 AM on September 18th, 2007
5- Then I’ll prefer the boot, PCD-honey. As my presence here proves, I have strong masochistic tendencies… you horny bitch!!
September 18, 2007 - 08:37 AM on September 18th, 2007
8, maybe if you were banned permanently you might feel some pain, you worthless putz.
September 18, 2007 - 08:43 AM on September 18th, 2007
9- What is a “putz”. I’ve never heard that word before.
Is it something wet with rubber, leather, lace and barbwire, Sweetheart?
September 18, 2007 - 08:48 AM on September 18th, 2007
9, google it, fool.
September 18, 2007 - 09:27 AM on September 18th, 2007
4- you wouldn’t know a good economy from a bad one if it bit you in the ass…
September 18, 2007 - 09:59 AM on September 18th, 2007
12- Now you start heading for my naugthy areas, too, Peejz…
Am I getting there some “Senator Craig Vibes” from you nasty strict boys? I’m from Germany, fellas… not Greece…
September 18, 2007 - 10:34 AM on September 18th, 2007
And I am a woman, not a man, which everyone on the board understands.
September 18, 2007 - 11:00 AM on September 18th, 2007
14, forget correcting the stupid piece of crap, peejz. It is too far gone to comprehend.
September 18, 2007 - 11:34 AM on September 18th, 2007
A majority of Americans now think it was a mistake to go to Iraq.
Souds like the “defeat” was written on the wall years ago, but only some of us were smart enough to see it coming (from, like, a mile away).
Bush punched his fist into the hornets nest of the middle-east, and it only stands to reason that we’d all get stung.
September 18, 2007 - 11:39 AM on September 18th, 2007
16, listen SFBF, the polls don’t agree with you. You expect the country to be governed by polls. Well, the polls are against you. Sit down, shut up, and pay taxes.
September 18, 2007 - 11:47 AM on September 18th, 2007
Actualy, the American public has been consistently growing more and more anti-Iraq war as the years have passed.
Look at the downward curve of public opinion.
So sit down, read a fucking book, and watch as the Democrats take control of your government from you…starting with congress, then with more seats in congress and then presidency.
It is inevitable.
September 18, 2007 - 11:51 AM on September 18th, 2007
read em and weep, guys.
the public is not on your siede regarding Iraq.
http://www.pollingreport.com/iraq.htm
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(check out the third poll down)
September 18, 2007 - 11:52 AM on September 18th, 2007
read em and weep, guys.
the public is not on your side (sp) regarding Iraq.
http://www.pollingreport.com/iraq.htm
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(check out the third poll down)
September 18, 2007 - 11:52 AM on September 18th, 2007
18,19, BOMB SAN FRANCISCO NOW!!!
September 18, 2007 - 11:58 AM on September 18th, 2007
First of all, the results to polls are very unscientific. We have demonstrated before on this site how polls are designed to reach the preconceived results. we hear the MSM propagandists babbling constantly about this poll or that poll with no way to analyze their integrity.
Second, much of the American public is ignorant and easily swayed by MSM and popular propaganda. watch how quickly they swing to the support side if the recent progress continues and is reported such that it trickles down to their level of awareness.
But the Libs in the MSM and the Democrite party won’t allow that if they can help it. Deliberately warping news and information for their selfish political agenda. That’s why the Demotrash party is now the enemy of real Americans, and why I utterly despise it so thoroughly.
September 18, 2007 - 12:00 PM on September 18th, 2007
“BOMB SAN FRANCISCO NOW!!!”
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LOL…yeah.
lame.
September 18, 2007 - 12:02 PM on September 18th, 2007
All I am saying, is ban the Democraps…
September 18, 2007 - 12:04 PM on September 18th, 2007
“First of all, the results to polls are very unscientific.”
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Actually, when done properly, it’s quite the opposite.
Things like “Statistics” and “Math” are difficult concepts for many people to understand.
But, yes…it’s important to look at the question, the context, etc. Wording matters.
September 18, 2007 - 12:05 PM on September 18th, 2007
It has always puzzled me why people seem to need to quote polls in an attempt justify their opinions. I am confident enough in my beliefs and opinions that I realize that just because I am in in the minority of opinion doesn’t make my stance on any given issue in the wrong.
After all we could quote opinion polls on gay marriage, I guess.
September 18, 2007 - 12:05 PM on September 18th, 2007
Ha! And all we’re saying is “give peace a chance”!
(everybody sing it now…)
September 18, 2007 - 12:08 PM on September 18th, 2007
“Actually, when done properly, it’s quite the opposite.”
Yes, and just how many/which of these polls are done correctly? Hmmm? Inquiring minds want to know!
September 18, 2007 - 12:13 PM on September 18th, 2007
I agree with you Ted…
I just wanted to use the poll thing to poke you guys in the eye a little.
like you, I’m secure in my beliefs as well.
its all in good fun.
September 18, 2007 - 12:14 PM on September 18th, 2007
20- Did you read the results? I am thinking not. More repondants saw improvement than not and what is up with this question?:
“When it comes to the situation in Iraq, do you approve or disapprove or have mixed feelings about the way George W. Bush is handling that issue?” If “mixed feelings” or not sure: “If you had to choose, do you lean more toward approve or disapprove?”
What kind of question is that?
September 18, 2007 - 12:15 PM on September 18th, 2007
I don’t know, Robert. Why don’t you take a Statistics class and tell us about it when you are done?
September 18, 2007 - 12:16 PM on September 18th, 2007
28.
There is no doubt in my mind that many of these polls are done scientifically. Nonetheless, they aren’t relevant.
We can take an opinion poll that scientifically inquires:
What is your favorite color?
Black
Green
Red
Blue
If 60% picks black then that does not mean black is the best color. It also does not mean that of those polled, some people’s favorite color isn’t periwinkle (so they pick blue) or that it is orange (something entirely different, but not ogffered).
Polls are irrelevant, and seldom reflect reality.
September 18, 2007 - 12:16 PM on September 18th, 2007
29, come here, I’ll do more than poke you in the eye.
September 18, 2007 - 12:18 PM on September 18th, 2007
Are you fucking coming onto to me?!?!
EWWW dude.
NO.
I’m married.
September 18, 2007 - 12:29 PM on September 18th, 2007
I once was called by a pollster. Here’s one of the questions and a sequence:
Pollster(p): Do you think the Lewinsky scandal has diminished your confidence in the ability of the President (Clinton) to lead the country?
Me: I had no confidence in him anyway.
p: So is that a no?
Me: I told you I had no confidence in him anyway.
p: Yes, and that’s a No to the question.
So they glibly report the results of this poll something like “70% report the scandal does NOT diminish their confidence in the President” Woo hoo!!! Which likely does NOT tell the real story at all.
Yet this is the kind of crap that is being used and reported on, and shapes the opinion of the ignorant, all the time. I urinate on the polls…
September 18, 2007 - 12:36 PM on September 18th, 2007
34, your gay “wife” had just better get used to the fact that this country doesn’t recognize gay marriage and that piece of paper you dingbat mayor issued was worthless.
September 18, 2007 - 01:06 PM on September 18th, 2007
enough with the gay bashing..
September 19, 2007 - 06:00 AM on September 19th, 2007
14- “And I am a woman, not a man, which everyone on the board understands.”
Peejz, if at least my information is correct that you are 19, you are at best a GIRL.
What information? I’ve stated my age on numerous occassions.
…and my wife may get quite angry if you don’t stop mentioning stuff like “biting in my ass”
Is she going on a jihad because of it? Will she threaten to cut off my head?
September 19, 2007 - 06:03 AM on September 19th, 2007
Matthias,
Will you please continue our discussion on the definition of terrorism in the other thread?
Thank you.
September 19, 2007 - 06:03 AM on September 19th, 2007
34&36- SFL
I said enough with the gay bashing
September 19, 2007 - 06:18 AM on September 19th, 2007
38, 40, Piece of crap from Germany, you display the arrogance of a 16 year old caught smoking by his father just before a beating justly deserved.
September 19, 2007 - 08:41 AM on September 19th, 2007
40- Peejz,
if you censor me, please do it in a way, that my original comment can still be seen.
No Matthias, I put a warning out and I am sick and tired of the gay bashing ..I said knock it off or I start deleting comments. I don’t care who left them.
September 19, 2007 - 08:46 AM on September 19th, 2007
38- MR:”…and my wife may get quite angry if you don’t stop mentioning stuff like “biting in my ass” ”
PJ:”Is she going on a jihad because of it? Will she threaten to cut off my head?”
HA! You havn’t seen my wonderful juicy apple booty yet!! Guess who’s Markus Schenkenberg’s & Brad Pitt’s regular rear counselor!
September 19, 2007 - 08:51 AM on September 19th, 2007
42- Are you afraid, Peejz, that SFL and me might build some sort of “People’s Front of Judea” cell, that you twist my posts to look like gay bashing?
Still pissed about this woman/girl-thing, hm?
September 19, 2007 - 08:58 AM on September 19th, 2007
Peejz….I don’t know how you’ll handle this but imo this guy has gotten vile and ugly. He’s trying to incite others with his hate speech and the term disrespectful is an understatement. I would second a motion to ban him if that’s what it comes to.
September 19, 2007 - 09:05 AM on September 19th, 2007
45- “Peejz….I don’t know how you’ll handle this but imo this guy has gotten vile and ugly.”
BonBon, I just have to asume that you are referring to me so: IMHO, the promotion of death row, war, torture and bashing on single religions is vile and ugly! But probably people in the third world (Texas, Florida, Georgia, etc.) may see that differently…
September 19, 2007 - 09:34 AM on September 19th, 2007
46, What a very Selesian attitude you have piece of crap. People like you and your wife are turning Germany into a 3rd world country.
September 19, 2007 - 12:27 PM on September 19th, 2007
27. SFL…”give peace a chance.” One question for you. How many people must die in the name of giving peace a chance before you believe we should defend freedom by fighting?
Remember when Clinton hosted Arafat here in Maryland, shook his hand for a photo op, and all the while Arafats fingers were crossed because the killing of jews in Israel increased exponentially to that handshake.
Again I ask how many people must die?
September 19, 2007 - 12:48 PM on September 19th, 2007
48, BonBon you know the answer. It is as soon as SFL is personally and immediately in the crosshairs and the bullet is on its way to between his eyes.
September 19, 2007 - 01:43 PM on September 19th, 2007
I know PCD but I’d really like to hear SFL take on it. It seems whenever a lib is asked a direct question they take the cowards way out. His posts above reflect alot of bull but no gut.